Creative Arts & Communication
Journalism
新闻学
Journalism connects reporting, verification, media law. Study combines ideas with practical work, analysis and discussion; the exact curriculum varies by institution.
See a small experiment ↓
What you’ll explore
- Reporting
- Verification
- Media law
- Storytelling
A sample assignment: Write a sourced school news story and check every claim.
The reality behind the title
Feedback is often subjective. Revisions, critique and practical deadlines are routine.
Useful preparation: A small portfolio, observation, writing and making.
These are general suggestions, not admissions requirements.
Subject-focused universities & programmes
Selected for this subject’s curriculum and training routes. Read what makes each example useful, then compare the official programme. Related degrees and concentrations are labelled.
- Northwestern University United StatesJournalism, BS (Medill) ↗
Undergraduate degree
A dedicated journalism bachelor’s route within the Medill journalism school.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27 - University of Missouri United StatesJournalism, BJ ↗
Undergraduate degree
Students work in professional newsrooms, connecting reporting, writing and news production.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27 - The University of Hong Kong Hong KongBachelor Of Journalism Media And Artificial Intelligence ↗
Undergraduate degree; see the official award above
A journalism route explicitly linking media and AI, alongside Medill and Missouri’s journalism degrees.
Official listing checked 2026-10-27
Where it might lead
Examples to explore, not guaranteed jobs. Skills, location, experience and qualifications affect entry.
- Reporter
Apply reporting to practical problems; build a small project and look for supervised entry-level experience.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
- Fact-checker
Use verification to evaluate options and explain findings to others; practise research and clear communication.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
- News producer
Pursue a research or professional training route. Independent research and regulated practice often require further study and specific qualifications.
Possible settings: studios, media organisations, cultural institutions.
Experience before deciding
Write a sourced school news story and check every claim
About 90 minutes of active work, within seven days of starting.
- Spend 20 minutes learning the basics of reporting from an official university course or open educational resource.
- Write a sourced school news story and check every claim
- Ask a willing peer for feedback, then record one engaging part, one difficulty and one question.
Output: One page or small prototype showing your method, result and limitations.
Use public examples or a paper simulation if tools, interviews or equipment are unavailable. No spending is required.
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Nearby possibilities
Sources & content notes
University links above are official programme listings checked on 27 October 2026. Descriptions and experiments are editorial summaries, not quotations or university advice. Course structure and admissions requirements can change. Images are AI-generated concept illustrations.